Grand Island, Nebraska vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 6.5% more expensive than Grand Island, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $53,261 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Grand Island, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Hickory
than in Grand Island, Nebraska
Grand Island, NE vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Grand Island, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower